What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Dresden is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €170 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen and arriving at Dresden central station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen Central Station station and arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Aachen to Dresden?

The distance between Aachen and Dresden is 598 km. The road distance is 635.8 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 19m and costs €70 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Dresden?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Aachen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Dresden bus from?

Aachen to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Dresden train from?

Aachen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Aachen to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 19m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Aachen to Dresden bus arrive?

Aachen to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Aachen to Dresden train arrive?

Aachen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Dresden is 636 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Aachen to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Dresden?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1974+ hotels available in Dresden.

Aachen to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Aachen to Dresden by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
4h 21m
€82–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Dresden central station1304
12h 16m
€37–79
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
7h 19m
€72–222
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Erfurt HbfNj
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Glauchau, BahnhofRe1
3. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Dresden HauptbahnhofRe3
13h 46m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
4h 14m
€174–382
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
5h 44m
€92–343
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
6h 26m
€114–322
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Central Station to Dresden-NeustadtFlx30
8h 5m
€60–90
Drive 635.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Dresden635.8 km
5h 32m
€91–131

Aachen to Dresden by train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 597.9 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Dresden central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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